Welcome to Hell: Wicked Sand Demons from Dante’s Inferno [46 PICS]

Beyond the scorching sands of the desert lie the gates to hell. Welcome to hell, or at least a sandy version of Dante’s Inferno. Evil sand sculptures brought to you from master sand sculptors. Photo #1 by smo9monster at Skull Brain

Circle 9 of Dante’s Inferno is especially evil as well as details to blow your mind. The Ninth Circle is “Satan.” Here is the sand demon’s creator at Jesolo Lido. Photo #41 by smo9monster at Skull Brain

According to Dante’s Inferno,the Ninth Circle of Hell was reserved for the sin of Treachery. The very center of Circle 9 is where Satan is condemned to dwell for committing the ultimate treachery against God. Photo #43 by smo9monster at Skull Brain

Dante described Satan as a giant, terrifying beast with three faces, one red, one black, and one a pale yellow: he had three faces: one in front bloodred; and then another two that, just above the midpoint of each shoulder, joined the first; and at the crown, all three were reattached; the right looked somewhat yellow, somewhat white; the left in its appearance was like those who come from where the Nile, descending, flows.. Photo #44 by smo9monster at Skull Brain

My family and I visited in 2009 and saw these sand sculptures. These pictures are amazing, but the sculptures are 10 feet hight. The numbered ones tell you the order in which to view them. If you have time to visit Lido de Jesolo, stay there. BUT, you should really go on an odd numbered year (2011, 2013, 2015) because a 30 minute boat ride to Venice brings you to the Bianale, a biannual contemporary art festival. Every country in the world is invited to send their best contemporary artist for display. If you enjoy looking at these sand art sculptures, you’ll enjoy Venice too.